[petitfour]

It is the job of the White House press secretary to stay on message and to get the administration's message out. There is nothing wrong with a press secretary exhibiting a bit of personality.

[add925]

Hey, wait a minute...CNN gave Novak some "time off" after a less crass comment.

Guess CBS has much lower standards....and besides, Roberts is "on the right (left) team".

[Eagles Talon IV]

Becoming one of them is hardly exhibiting personality. In my view taking the high road was exactly the correct thing to do because it underscores the low brow mentality of the reporters and also lets stand the extreme partisanship they exhibit.